Who Should Be The Padres Team Captain?
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 16, 2009 8:59 PM PDT
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This has been addressed before (and that was recycled, too) but it's perpetually pertinant since nobody has really stepped up to claim the role since T decided to give his knees a rest. It's especially valid now that previous favorites like Trevor, Cameron, Bard and Dave Roberts have moved on and yet another was found to be fond of flogging and flinging the fairer sex.
Heat "The Cartographer" Bell's stock has risen recently; he was apparently led to believe that the closer job entailed being the team spokesman as well and hasn't disappointed in either role. He speaks as a confident leader, whereas Gerut's comments are the musings of a neurotic dissident- equal parts Bouton and Khalil with a twist of Che Guevara. Adrian's the star but he doesn't strike me as much of a take charge guy; I suppose he could be one of the "lead by example" types. If this were three years from now, Nick Hundley might very well be top candidate...
What says you?
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Heat
None shall pass!
Isaac Brock is my Morrissey
by CurbEnthusiasm on Apr 16, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Cartographer
holds the road map to victory
DODGERS, RED SOX, YANKEES, BRONCOS, PATRIOTS and RAIDERS all suck. Especially the Dodgers.
by LJbumfool on Apr 16, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, that's beautiful.
They are talking about him on ESPN right now…
His tactic worked and only took him two days. Genius! (like Axion)
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 16, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still have to go with Jake
When the team is down, in a losing streak, knowing he’s going to start again always makes you feel better.
No knock on any of the personalities we have in the clubhouse, this is a fun bunch.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
by Axion on Apr 16, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The only knock is what giles does to his ho's
Isaac Brock is my Morrissey
by CurbEnthusiasm on Apr 16, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why I changed my vote.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 16, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe the women shouldnt talk that way about fake tanning
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com
www.drinkerswithawritingproblem.blogspot.com
by justdave on Apr 16, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
(before i get lambasted, i need to clarify that i am completely kidding here)
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com
www.drinkerswithawritingproblem.blogspot.com
by justdave on Apr 16, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
if a lady makes fun of your tan you got to spray her
with bullets
Isaac Brock is my Morrissey
by CurbEnthusiasm on Apr 16, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
only way to keep em quiet
Isaac Brock is my Morrissey
by CurbEnthusiasm on Apr 16, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't think your sexist joke will be green
I’d say avoid it.
C’mon guys, effort. Gut it out like Eck.
by Dalton on Apr 16, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not here for recs
i’m here to show that i’m the most dangerous poster in the glb
Isaac Brock is my Morrissey
by CurbEnthusiasm on Apr 16, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm totally here for recs and nothing else
ever since I found out they were keeping stats the other night.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 16, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wiggins knows where you live
And how many buses it will take him to get there. You better watch yourself.
Denial. It's a sweet sweet place; come join me....
by Demoira on Apr 19, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's Jake til he's traded. (hopefully the W's pile up and he's not)
In which case it’s Adrian. I’ve been noticing he’s been good about talking to pitchers mid-inning to settle them down. He needs to do more of that.
Although gaslampballer goose and I were VERY displeased to see Omar Minaya talking to Adrian during BP tonight. Just laughin’, shootin’ the breeze…..This will all be covered in our fanpost, but it was very unsettling. (for those that don’t know, Omar is widely caricatured as coveting Latin players…and it may not be caricature)
If Adrian leaves, then it’s Heath I guess. But I don’t see how a guy who sits in the bullpen all game can be captain.
by Dalton on Apr 16, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I view starters how you view the closer.
I don’t see how Jake or any other SP could captain a team given that they take at least 80% of all games off and only stay in the game for (optimistically) two-thirds of each of the ones they’re in..
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 16, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone else.
My only problem with Jake is that he isn’t on the field leading by example everyday. He is great when he is in the game, but I’d prefer someone who was always on the field. Jody would be a great guy since he is older, but he almost seems like he couldn’t be bothered. It would be nice to see one of the younger guys like Headley step up and be a leader.
by sacpadre on Apr 17, 2009 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lao Tsu
Why is the sea the king of one hundred streams?
Because it lies beneath them.
Therefore it is the king of one hundred streams.
If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility.
If he would lead them, he must follow behind them.
In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed;
When he stands before them, they will not be harmed.
The whole world will support him and will not tire of him.
by The Kipper on Apr 16, 2009 11:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I need to change my vote now.
Denial. It's a sweet sweet place; come join me....
by Demoira on Apr 19, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are the "Somebody Else" votes for?
Explain yourselves!
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 17, 2009 1:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I voted CY
1. Got his face broke and walked off
2. Threw the best Padre punch ever
3. Really smart
by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 17, 2009 4:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I still have
The newspaper clipping of the punch tacked up in my cube.
by pjbno4 on Apr 17, 2009 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also like his comments about Estes
being a AAA pitcher when Estes talked about the team.
Here’s a darkhorse for team captain – Jody Gerut. If he sticks around long enough I think his work ethic and hard nose play will continue to rub off on the team -much like ECK. It’s good to see the younger/newer guys NOT taking on the casual game of habits of the older guys from the last two years. It is fun to watch this new found fire that we are seeing. Two come from behind wins already this year -probably didn’t see two all of last year.
A day at the ballpark is better than a day at the therapist
by wishfulthinking on Apr 17, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Captain!
Nobody on this team deserves to be captain. A captain is a leader and a spokesman, not only for the team, but for the fans that root for his team. I like a lot of guys on this team, but at this point, I don’t think any of them represent the Padres in the best way possible. Maaaaaaybe Adrian gets close.
by Dex on Apr 17, 2009 10:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I couldn’t bring myself to vote, not even for ‘Somebody Else’.
by The Kipper on Apr 17, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think "Captain" is the right word
Team Captains in other sports, like hockey, actually have an additional role besides being a role model or whatever. I voted in this poll not for the Captain but for the guy that I think could be the face of the Padres and is the best example of what I want all our players to be like. Then again, having quiet guys like Adrian is good, too. To balance things out a little.
DODGERS, RED SOX, YANKEES, BRONCOS, PATRIOTS and RAIDERS all suck. Especially the Dodgers.
by LJbumfool on Apr 17, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I pretty much agree.
I think a HUGE part of our ‘09 success to date is how they are, as The Cartographer pointed out, a team in every sense of the word. Now, I really, really hate hippie jam music but I think it’s great that the whole team went to see “The David Matthews Band” together. These guys all have some kind of chip on each of their shoulders and cyclically feed off of each other. I personally think that’s way better than having just one take charge guy.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 18, 2009 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adrian
best player and hes from sunny SD
Bud Black, if nothing else, he's even keel.
by JelloArm on Apr 17, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he has no interest
in any leadership responsibilities. He’s said so in interviews.
by jbox on Apr 17, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonzalez was the third most valuable position player on the Padres in ’08 behind Giles and Gerut.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Apr 17, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MVP does not a captain make
This is purely a qualitative exercise.
[richard head asplode]
by Dex on Apr 17, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His reasoning was that Adrian was our best player. I’m just pointing out that Giles and Gerut were better last year.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Apr 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell, I voted for Bell on account of his being the craziest.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Apr 17, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason
the word “asplode” cracks me up.
I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 18, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What cracked me up was
“richard head”.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 18, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
How is this not green?
Seriously. Come on, people.
by Drama on Apr 18, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everybody is stepping up.
Want a turning point? To a man in the clubhouse, they point at the hard, but fair, slide in the fifth that Nick Hundley put on shortstop Jimmy Rollins to break up a potential double play.
“In my opinion, the pivotal moment of the game was when Nick slides hard into second to break up that double play,” said Headley, who had three hits Friday and has seven in the past two games.
“That lit a fire within everybody.”
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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
by Axion on Apr 17, 2009 11:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
team captain
Mark Grant….voice of the franchise
by dirtballer on Apr 18, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's NOT Adrian
And lemme tell you why….
Went to Spring Training again this year, as per usual. The Kid went to get autographs pre game, as per usual. All Padres cool, as per usual. EXCEPT ADRIAN, as per usual. Little kids ask him to sign and he – I’m not exaggerating – throws his head back, sighs, rolls his eyes and lets it be known that he’s doing these 5-year-olds a huge favor by busting out the Sharpie on the baseballs. My son was like forget that and moved on to someone else less dickish. Adrian didn’t even play in that game so I don’t know why it was such a damn inconvenience but my new gloss for him is A-Hole. Sure, he’s a good player but his PR skills are stank. Every other player, coach , manager Bud Black and GM Kevin Towers were awesome but Adrian was just too wrapped up in himself to be bothered. Edgar, who was also signing autographs that day, got all of the personality in that family.
When my boyfriend Jody Gerut came out of that game, he looked for a kid in the stands with a Padres jersey on (it was an away game) and gave him an autographed bat. Take notes A-Hole. It’s not that hard.
by teemcee on Apr 20, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well just to offer up another side
I don’t know what was with him when you saw him, nor do I think that is good behavior for any athlete or celebrity to behave like that to kids… but when I went to Spring Training last year Adrian signed for a long time at 2 games, but would only sign for kids, no adults, also last year when my friend and I decided to be stalkers after a game, he walked out on the street to head over to a resturaunt and signed for only kids once again… And at other functions I’ve seen him go out of his way to be polite to kids… So I’m just offering up another side saying it does happen where he can be a great guy towards kids and even adults… but that doesn’t excuse any negative behavior I’m just saying he is not always like that… maybe its just a weird occurance…
and as an extra comment… I saw him get really really frustrated by adults trying to get autographs when there are kids there so maybe just maybe his bad attitude is directed towards the adults and he just doesn’t realize it comes off bad.
plus I don’t think he would have a charity directed towards youth if he was bothered by them.
"Real baseball should be played in the daytime, in the sunshine." - Lou Gehrig
by C8LIN B on Apr 21, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen, sister!
First, keep in mind, it is Spring Training, but this is the location where these guys WORK. You don’t go to work and have all these people impacting you doing your batting practice or workouts that you have been told to do
Second, i was at ST this year and last and Adrian was the one signing the most and talking to most everyone and being gracious while most players just walked past. If he couldn’t do it right then, he said “I will after I hit, I promise” and he did. They have schedules at ST they have to keep.
I agree with C8LIN, he probably just was passing on his frustrations towards the OBNOXIOUS adults (particularly men) with their stupid book of collector’s items that stalk and harass every player for autographs. I saw some of them make some of the minor league guys sign like 40 cards at once!
Lastly, everyone has a bad day or a bad moment and you might have caught one. It’s not an excuse, of course, but I know sometimes I have been annoyed at what went on in a day and may have passed them onto someone that didn’t deserve it, just a victim of my mood.
I was at Adrians Bowling Bash and other events and he could not have been more gracious and nice and respectful towards EVERYONE. He is by far one of the most genuine people I have ever seen interact, but he is also one of the most popular players on the team and therefore, people demand more of his time, more than he has to give sometimes. At the end of the day, baseball is their JOB and they have a boss to report to like everyone else and schedules that are kept, particularly at ST. I don’t think one instance, which is completely un-Adrian like, should make him an enemy in your book. Because if I took every interaction as the end all by all from a player, your precious Gerut would not be high in my book. Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s great, but if I took the one negative time I saw him with someone as fact as he is all the time, then I could be on here ranting about him, but I would never take one instance as the only way a person is all the time.
by kdukat on Apr 24, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Semi-related
I have heard that some players have tried to avoid signing at times because they’ll sign things for 500 people, and the 501st who doesn’t get his sig hates the player for it.
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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
by Axion on Apr 24, 2009 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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